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24/7 Real Sports TalkTue, 28 Jul 2015 02:53:39 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2Denver Broncos at Tennessee Titans Previewhttp://www.prosportsblogging.com/2010/10/01/denver-broncos-at-tennessee-titans-preview/
http://www.prosportsblogging.com/2010/10/01/denver-broncos-at-tennessee-titans-preview/#commentsFri, 01 Oct 2010 21:57:33 +0000Patrick Quinnhttp://prosportsblogging.com/?p=20245Week 4, and both the Denver Broncos and the Tennessee Titans need a statement win. The Titans are coming off a 29-10 victory over the Giants at the New Meadowlands Stadium and are looking to break away from the 3-way tie for first in the AFC South. The Broncos lost an offensive shootout last week [...]]]>

Week 4, and both the Denver Broncos and the Tennessee Titans need a statement win. The Titans are coming off a 29-10 victory over the Giants at the New Meadowlands Stadium and are looking to break away from the 3-way tie for first in the AFC South. The Broncos lost an offensive shootout last week against Indianapolis and are trying to avoid their worst 4-game start in 11 years.

I think everyone would tell you the Titans’ victory in week 3 was much closer than the score suggested. Had New York not committed 3 costly turnovers and 11 penalties, the Titans could easily be sitting with the Broncos at 1-2. But, such is the game, and you have to commend Jeff Fisher for keeping is squad disciplined and capitalizing on the Giants’ miscues. The Titans offense fired back after a lackluster performance against the Steelers, which featured 7 turnovers. Vince Young went 10-16 with a touchdown, and most importantly, no interceptions. Chris Johnson was back to his Chris Johnson self, dashing for 125 yards and a pair of touchdowns. That’s right fantasy owners, take a breath, Johnson seems to be his explosive self again. Look for Johnson to keep his quest for 2500 yards alive this week. Besides Maurice Jones-Drew in week one, this is the Broncos first look at an elite back, and their 10th ranked run defense won’t be able to contain Johnson’s break away speed.

The Broncos offense is coming into LP Field with the number 1 ranked pass offense. They are averaging 350 passing yards per game. Kyle Orton, after a mediocre-at-best career in Chicago, seems to have found his groove in the foothills of Colorado. Denver’s receiving corps features four receivers with over 140 yards for the year. Brandon Lloyd has 339 yards in 3 games, and is averaging nearly 25 yard/reception. These guys will have to especially step up this week as Knowshon Moreno is likely out with a hamstring injury, leaving the running game to unproven Laurence Maroney and inconsistent Correll Buckhalter. The Titans pass defense will have to improve since last week if it wants to come away with a win this week. The Titans pride themselves on a bend but don’t break mentality, but Tennessee will have a hard time getting away with allowing over 350 yards in the air again, as it did against Eli Manning and the Giants. In addition, Tennessee will be without starting cornerback Jason McCourty (arm). So, if Orton can take advantage of his McCourty’s replacement, rookie Alterraun Verner, it could be a long day for the Titans’ secondary.

This is only the second meeting between the Titans and Broncos, since the Titans moved from Houston from 1997. My guess: The winner between the Broncos’ air attack and the Titans’ ground game will be the victor at the end of the day.

Prediction: Titans 27, Broncos 17

]]>http://www.prosportsblogging.com/2010/10/01/denver-broncos-at-tennessee-titans-preview/feed/0Tennessee Titans at New York Giants Previewhttp://www.prosportsblogging.com/2010/09/24/tennessee-titans-at-new-york-giants-preview/
http://www.prosportsblogging.com/2010/09/24/tennessee-titans-at-new-york-giants-preview/#commentsFri, 24 Sep 2010 18:26:26 +0000Patrick Quinnhttp://prosportsblogging.com/?p=18858Week 3, and already both the Tennessee Titans and the New York Giants are on the chopping block. A part of two of the most competitive divisions in the league, neither team can afford to drop another game before the interdivisional meetings get under way. Both teams are coming into New Meadowlands Stadium 1-1 with [...]]]>

Week 3, and already both the Tennessee Titans and the New York Giants are on the chopping block. A part of two of the most competitive divisions in the league, neither team can afford to drop another game before the interdivisional meetings get under way. Both teams are coming into New Meadowlands Stadium 1-1 with a lot to prove.

Tennessee’s offense needs to find their rhythm, the rhythm that led them to a 38-13 victory over the Raiders in week one. It was not until the final minute of the fourth quarter that the offense found the endzone against the Steelers. Sure the Steeler’s number six ranked defense is to blame, but 7 turnovers in never okay. And the biggest question mark on the Titan’s 22nd ranked offense, is that of quarterback. Earlier this week Fisher announced Vince Young as his starting quarterback, but Young really needs a strong performance to quiet the nay-sayers. For fantasy football players, Chris Johnson is probably making you lose a lot of sleep. Thirty-four yards and touchdownless certainly will not cut it for a successful fantasy team, nor the Titans. The Titans have to establish the run early and often against the Giants 24th ranked run defense.

For the Giants, one of, if not their biggest weakness has got to be there offensive line. Eli Manning was hit 6 times, sacked four times, and the Colts defense forced two fumbles on the younger Manning that led directly to 14 points. Manning did not have time to catch his breath before being claubered by a myriad of Indianapolis defenders. What is bad news for the Giants is Tennessee’s number one ranked defense will certainly not let up any. We’re talking about a defense that found the quarterback 4 times last week, evening injuring Dixon for up to six weeks. In short, Eli: look out.

The Giants have a plethora of dangerous receivers, so look for a busy outing for Tennessee’s secondary. Manningham is a electric deep threat. Manning loves Nicks around the endzone. And Steve Smith’s elusive cuts will certainly keep Finnegan, Hope, and the gang on their toes.

The Titans are 4-0 against the Giants since they moved to Tennessee, and this year they will be greeted by a familiar face. Linebacker Keith Bullock joined New York in the off season, and the Titans are all too familiar with how quickly the veteran Bullock can take over a game.

Brandon Jacobs enters the game following a costly (literally) week. Jacobs was fined $10,000 after he threw his helmet into the crowd during Sunday night’s game. Jacobs has struggled this season to find his role, having only tallied 52 yards on 16 carries. And look for Ahmad Bradshaw to strengthen his grip as the go-to back.